Security Bank has been recognized as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2026, marking its third consecutive year receiving the distinction. Nerissa Berba, Security Bank Chief People Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the Bank during the gala dinner and awards ceremony on October 6, 2026. The recognition is based on employee feedback gathered through HR Asia’s Team Engagement Assessment survey, which evaluates workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational practices across participating companies in the region. Security Bank scored above market benchmarks in several areas, including employees’ willingness to recommend the Bank as a…
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Music can capture the excitement of a new crush, the uncertainty of love, and the courage to keep going despite life’s challenges. ABS-CBN Music artists Brent Manalo and Heath Jornales, along with P-pop groups AJAA, AZTER, and WRIVE, explore these emotions in their latest music videos, each bringing relatable stories to life through music and visuals. 1. Brent Manalo navigates unspoken feelings in “Pareho Tayong Nahihiya” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHdwqvHycGw Brent and Analain Salvador portray co-workers who secretly like each other but struggle to express their feelings in the music video for “Pareho Tayong Nahihiya”. Set in a coffee shop, the story unfolds…
Union Bank of the Philippines has been named Digital Onboarding Excellence Champion 2026 for Southeast Asia by Capital Finance International (CFI.co), recognizing its efforts to make banking more accessible through convenient and secure digital services. The recognition highlights UnionBank’s digital onboarding features, including self-service applications, electronic identity verification, selfie liveness checks, resumable forms, and app-based account activation. These tools allow customers to open accounts and begin banking through a streamlined digital experience. UnionBank’s digital services support both individual and business customers, covering savings accounts, credit cards, fund transfers, bill payments, payroll, investments, and business banking solutions. Entrepreneurs and small business…
A science fiction short film from Negros Occidental is set to make its international premiere in Italy after being selected to compete in the short feature section of the 5th Sognielettrici | Electricdreams International Film Festival in Milan. Produced by Kwentista Produksyon, “Those Little Things” will compete for awards at the festival, which runs from October 26 to 30 at Università IULM. The five-day event celebrates speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantastic cinema, using imaginative worlds to explore human experiences and real-world concerns. Co-directed and co-produced by Poli Gonzales and Massah Gonzales-Gamboa, the film takes viewers to a cyberpunk-inspired version…
BINI is bringing its global fan community together for “BLOOM Membership Day” on October 21, Wednesday, with a full day of online and in-person activities designed to give fans more opportunities to connect with the nation’s girl group. Composed of Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, BINI continues to strengthen its international fanbase through Weverse, where BLOOMs can enjoy exclusive content and interactions with the group through the superfan platform. One of the highlights of the celebration is the Lucky 88 Fancalls, which will give 88 randomly selected BLOOM members who registered through Weverse the opportunity to…
Araneta City is welcoming the holiday season with the return of Parolan bazaar, which opened on October 1, bringing a festive marketplace of traditional Filipino lanterns, Christmas decorations, gift items, and seasonal treats to the City of Firsts. A familiar holiday tradition for generations of shoppers, Parolan marks the beginning of Christmas preparations in Araneta City. The bazaar brings together vendors offering a variety of festive essentials, making it convenient for families to find decorations and gifts in one location. Shoppers can explore a wide selection of parols, from grand Pampanga-style lanterns featuring intricate designs and colorful light displays to…
Want is expanding its lineup of quick-watch dramas with “Coach Me Maybe,” its first-ever boys’ love (BL) vertical series, starring former “PBB Collab 2.0” housemate Rave Victoria and rising heartthrob Lance Jeremy. The series is coming soon exclusively to the streaming platform. The story follows Alpha (Lance), a cocky judo champion, and Romeo (Rave), a nerdy student whose lives become intertwined through a fierce rivalry. Hoping to win back his ex, Alpha convinces Romeo to enter a fake relationship with him. However, as their pretend romance develops, the two find themselves facing a discovery that could change how they understand…
Banda Kawayan Pilipinas brought the sounds of Filipino folk music to South America as it represented the Philippines at the Festival Internacional de Folklore Ashpa Súmaj (FIFAS) 2026, held from October 6 to 12 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. As the only Asian delegation in the festival parade, the group showcased the Philippines’ rich musical heritage through traditional bamboo instruments, performing beloved Filipino folk songs, including the Ilocano classic “Pamulinawen.” The familiar melody resonated thousands of miles from home, creating a memorable moment for the Filipino musicians as they performed alongside Argentine and international delegations. The group also delighted Argentine…
Twenty-nine junior high school science master teachers from across the Philippines have completed the third year of Security Bank Foundation’s (SBFI) Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building Program for Science Teachers, strengthening their ability to use science research to address community needs. Held at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, the training focused on community-based research and stakeholder engagement. Participants learned to develop and implement projects that respond to local challenges while building partnerships with parents, local government units, and other community stakeholders. The teachers presented proposed initiatives covering environmental sustainability, livelihood development, and health education, demonstrating how science can be applied beyond…
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) have launched a new learning toolkit designed to introduce career exploration to children from Kindergarten to Grade 3. The turnover of the Career Development for Children (CD4C) toolkit marks a step toward bringing career awareness into the early years of basic education. The initiative integrates age-appropriate career exploration activities into the Homeroom Guidance Program, allowing young learners to begin discovering their interests, skills, and possible future opportunities. The toolkit was jointly developed by DepEd’s Bureau of Learner Support…